A/N: Hey people. I'm back, and I had a wonderful vacation. Thank you all for the reviews…much appreciated. Well, sorry to leave you all on that string known as a cliffhanger. Hope you enjoy this chapter, and the ones coming up…and a note to Kungfool: Please, I think it would do me greater good if you e-mailed me your information, about you story at mbethboy@juno.com. All others are welcome to e-mail me as well.



The Battle Begins, as with the mystery.

"Alex, it appears as if there is some trouble brewing down in the city of Galdwin."

Alex blinked, "Wouldn't it be easier to send the Zoid Police down?"

"No. For it is the Northern Backdraft Group that is attacking…go and stop them."

Doc noticed that Alex paled slightly when the man said that. But she seemed to shake it off pretty well. "What are you going to do?"

"I will be going out to destroy that section of the Backdraft Group…and I would like to ask for your assistance."

Doc was surprised, "A top member would like our assistance, how?"

"This will give me the ability to see your teams, and your Zoids, fighting skills. Someone go get Bit and Leena, we're heading out."

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Bit looked out of the Jagar, they, meaning the Blitz Team and Alex, had run in the zooids for 60 miles. They were now sitting in front of the city; Bit pushed the intercom button and linked to Alex, "Alex, what exactly are we doing?"

A screen popped up showing Alex's face, "Waiting."

Leena's voice jumped on, "I realize that, but what for? And why did you send Jamie and Brad off?"

"I sent them off to do some scouting, this city is up against the mountains, and I don't want any of the enemy Zoids escaping into the mountains. For the first question, we're waiting because the Backdraft Group is getting ready to send out some of their own Zoids. They're likely to send out at least 40; you and your team will take care of the Zoids while I take out the HoverCargo." She cut the link and speed off.

Jamie and Brad returned, "They are sending out the Zoids right now, let's go!"

The silver panther streaked across the desert, it growled. Alex had circled the HoverCargo seven times now, but she couldn't find a way into the HoverCargo. "Hey! We finished the Zoids, what's going on?" came Bit's voice.

"They've put up a nicely powered shield," she smirked, "but don't worry, I've got a plan." Alex put on the high-speed boosters; she shot off and continued circling.

"What is she doing?"

"I don't know… do you think we should go and help?"

"………" No reply, yay or nay was heard.

Finally, after circling several times she spotted what she needed, a week spot in the shield. "Let's go," She ran her panther out, slid to a stop, turned, and then ran back. She hit a button labeled "fire power".

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Alex winced as she pulled herself from the cockpit of her Zoid. "God, I am not used to piloting this Zoid right now." She muttered. She would need at least another three more battles to get her body used to using her panther Zoid again. She jumped down from the Zoid.

"Well, it appears as if you're having a bit of a problem there," said Brad, walking up to her. "The others left to go upstairs and get ready for supper."

Alex smiled, "Yeah, I haven't piloted this Zoid for a long time. I've got to get used to it again. Well, I guess I can go and get ready for supper too, then." She followed Brad out.

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Alex sighed as she sank, blissfully into the hot tub. She just had a wonderful supper, and now she was relaxing her body. She didn't even realize she had fallen asleep. (Dream sequence)

~A young girl cried and jumped from her zoid. She another pilot, a boy, ran to two demolished Zoids. "Sis!" she cried as she began pulling at the cockpit door. The boy was doing the same to the other demolished zoid. She finally opened the zoid and looked inside.

The girl started in horror, and put a hand over her mouth. In the cockpit lay a girl, younger then the one standing; she was burned, and pieces of the zoid were sticking through her body.

The girl started sobbing and spun around, her tears sprayed everywhere. "Noooooo!" she cried. Tears falling everywhere she glared at the retreating WhaleKing. "When I get a stronger zoid I will get my revenge on you. I will destroy everything that has to do with the Backdraft Group!" A fire had started in the girls green eyes. She turned back to the dead girl; she closed the cockpit, whispering, "I will avenge you my sister." She turned and walked away from the scene, forever.~

Alex sat up, startled. As she slowly regained her senses she realized that she was still in the tub, and it was now cold. She stood up shakily. She cursed at herself for allowing that dream… no, that memory, back in.

She dressed quickly and pulled her hair into a ponytail. Alex left the bathroom, and entered the control room.

Alex sat down at the main computer and began typing; she knew what she was doing. Soon she had several screens up, and she began searching through them, one by one. She gave a small laugh as she came upon the file that she needed. This file she would need, for it was about the Liger 0/Zero, its past battles, actions, and so on. She printed it.

Taking the twenty or so printed pages; she closed all files and left the room.

Walking swiftly down the hall she opened the door that led to the study/library. She placed the papers on the table and began to pick through the books.

A/N: Do not be afraid, for those who are wishing for more romance, it will come; however, I must keep the story going. More B/L coming, I promise!

Oh yeah, before I forget, I don't own Zoids, only my char.